West Ham are likely to sell at least one centre-back before the transfer window closes later this month.
It was reported earlier this week that Konstantinos Mavropanos could be offloaded. The inability to find a buyer for Nayef Aguerd is likely to have influenced the decision.
Mavropanos has only been at the club a year, having moved from Stuttgart last August, and fans on X have been debating whether the Greek international should be let go instead of Aguerd. Some believe that both could be dispensed with:
If we can get 1-2 younger options, sell both. Would prefer to sell Aguerd at this point.
— Kyle Grondin (@bykylegrondin) August 14, 2024
Is there a 'both' option?
— Billy Moore Official ⚒️ (@MeBillyMoore) August 15, 2024
Both 🤞
— Harry Peters (@HarryPeters_WHU) August 14, 2024
Whoever brings in the most dollar
I guess aguerd has slightly worse form for giving goals away
— Jamie George-Spence (@JamieGeorgeSpe1) August 14, 2024
Both should get us at least 40mil, them sign Chalobah and that guy from Nantes
— Oscar (@OscarRae29) August 14, 2024
Whoever gives us more money
— Harry 🇬🇭 (@Ha35403511Ha) August 14, 2024
Mavropanos had an erratic first season at the London Stadium
It’s fair to say that the 26-year-old had his good and bad moments. The highlight was undoubtedly his goal against his former club Arsenal.
However, Mavropanos has also been prone to making errors, and there is a feeling that there are better options available on the transfer market.
Who will West Ham sign to replace the pair?
Reports in Italy suggest a move for Nantes defender Nathan Zeze could be on the cards, but the teenager’s price tag is said to be as high as £26m.
An alternative, Chelsea’s Trevoh Chalobah, may cost just as much but the 25-year-old does have a great deal more experience at the highest level.
